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The Aging Microbiome Impacts Immune Function in the Brain
August 6, 2021
Aging causes changes to the diversity and numbers of bacteria that live in our guts, and it has become a growing area of interest for researchers in recent years. The
What is Spermidine? A Summary of Spermidine
August 6, 2021
Found in grapefruit, spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines. Some research suggests that spermidine may slow down aging and promote healthy longevity. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a
The Facts and Fiction of the Movie Old
August 5, 2021
I started to like sci-fi movies as a child, and I am still a fan. However the more I learn about science and technology, the harder it is to ignore
What is Berberine? A Summary of Berberine Alkaloid
August 5, 2021
We take a look at berberine, a popular supplement in the life extension community that is often touted as being similar to metformin. What is berberine? Berberine is an ammonium
Cognition Has Improved in Older Adults Between 2004 and 2013
August 4, 2021
New research in humans published in PLoS ONE shows society-wide improvements in cognition for older adults, but it also highlights a need to specifically target age-related cognitive decline. Humans have
The Links Between Sleep Deprivation and Aging
August 3, 2021
Publishing in the journal Aging, a team of Russian researchers has shown what happens to the cognitive capabilities and brain structures of young and old sleep-deprived mice. Sleep-deprived mice act
Gene Found to Restore Egg Cell Function in Mice
August 2, 2021
A study conducted at the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in South Korea has shown that the protein expressed by growth-associated gene 6 (GAS6) ameliorates age-related decline in egg cells (oocytes).
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2021
August 2, 2021
This month, we’ve got plenty to talk about: our upcoming annual Ending Age-Related Diseases conference, a large batch of new youtube episodes, and a great amount of research on everything
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is
New Patch Uses Ultrasound Array to Monitor Blood Flow
July 30, 2021
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have developed a new non-invasive way to measure blood flow using an ultrasound patch [1]. Realtime blood flow monitoring just got easier
Stem Cell Ovaries Now Functional in Mice
July 29, 2021
The entire ovarian niche of mice can now be generated in vitro from stem cells, as a study recently published in Science shows [1]. The researchers then carried out the
Anxious After Watching “Old”? Relax!
July 28, 2021
Rapid aging is horrifying, but in this retrospective, Elena Milova discusses why this movie scared her less than the rest of the audience. Script Spoiler alert! Several families go to
George Church on Gene Therapies and Longevity
July 28, 2021
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and one of the most prominent geroscientists, George Church works on gene therapies that can potentially reverse age-related diseases. We had the opportunity
Memory Restored in Aged Mice by Modifying the Brain’s ECM
July 28, 2021
Molecular Psychiatry has recently published a report from the University of Cambridge detailing how the brain’s extracellular matrix (ECM) changes with age, negatively impacting memory, and how modifying the components
Defeating Aging With Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae
July 27, 2021
We recently caught up with Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae from SENS Research Foundation (SRF) about the landscape in the field. We asked them two simple questions, and
The Aging Microbiome Impacts Immune Function in the Brain
August 6, 2021
Aging causes changes to the diversity and numbers of bacteria that live in our guts, and it has become a growing area of interest for researchers in recent years. The gut microbiome The gut microbiome is a constantly changing environment populated by vast numbers and types
What is Spermidine? A Summary of Spermidine
August 6, 2021
Found in grapefruit, spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines. Some research suggests that spermidine may slow down aging and promote healthy longevity. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a polyamine, meaning it has two or more primary amino groups. It is naturally occurring and is widely
The Facts and Fiction of the Movie Old
August 5, 2021
I started to like sci-fi movies as a child, and I am still a fan. However the more I learn about science and technology, the harder it is to ignore inconsistencies and fantasy the producers present as facts in order to excite the viewer. One can
What is Berberine? A Summary of Berberine Alkaloid
August 5, 2021
We take a look at berberine, a popular supplement in the life extension community that is often touted as being similar to metformin. What is berberine? Berberine is an ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids. It is part of a group of naturally
Cognition Has Improved in Older Adults Between 2004 and 2013
August 4, 2021
New research in humans published in PLoS ONE shows society-wide improvements in cognition for older adults, but it also highlights a need to specifically target age-related cognitive decline. Humans have gotten much smarter over time Cognition is a broad term used to refer to many different
The Links Between Sleep Deprivation and Aging
August 3, 2021
Publishing in the journal Aging, a team of Russian researchers has shown what happens to the cognitive capabilities and brain structures of young and old sleep-deprived mice. Sleep-deprived mice act somewhat like sleep-deprived people This experiment used three groups of mice, each of which had two
Gene Found to Restore Egg Cell Function in Mice
August 2, 2021
A study conducted at the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in South Korea has shown that the protein expressed by growth-associated gene 6 (GAS6) ameliorates age-related decline in egg cells (oocytes). A protein with many functions Like many other proteins, the GAS6 protein serves multiple functions. It
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2021
August 2, 2021
This month, we’ve got plenty to talk about: our upcoming annual Ending Age-Related Diseases conference, a large batch of new youtube episodes, and a great amount of research on everything from stem cells to supplements. Here’s what’s happened in July. LEAF News Interviews The Rising Importance
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is magnesium? Magnesium is an important mineral which plays a key role in hundreds of enzyme reactions
New Patch Uses Ultrasound Array to Monitor Blood Flow
July 30, 2021
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have developed a new non-invasive way to measure blood flow using an ultrasound patch [1]. Realtime blood flow monitoring just got easier This new flexible polymer patch sticks to the skin and can monitor the flow of blood
Stem Cell Ovaries Now Functional in Mice
July 29, 2021
The entire ovarian niche of mice can now be generated in vitro from stem cells, as a study recently published in Science shows [1]. The researchers then carried out the remarkable feat of fertilizing the generated oocytes and growing healthy, fertile offspring from them. This advance
Anxious After Watching “Old”? Relax!
July 28, 2021
Rapid aging is horrifying, but in this retrospective, Elena Milova discusses why this movie scared her less than the rest of the audience. Script Spoiler alert! Several families go to a hotel in the tropics for a vacation. As any ordinary family, it has its problems
George Church on Gene Therapies and Longevity
July 28, 2021
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and one of the most prominent geroscientists, George Church works on gene therapies that can potentially reverse age-related diseases. We had the opportunity to interview this prolific researcher and entrepreneur, who is involved in dozens of startups, on topics
Memory Restored in Aged Mice by Modifying the Brain’s ECM
July 28, 2021
Molecular Psychiatry has recently published a report from the University of Cambridge detailing how the brain’s extracellular matrix (ECM) changes with age, negatively impacting memory, and how modifying the components of the brain ECM can revitalize memory in mice [1]. What is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the
Defeating Aging With Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae
July 27, 2021
We recently caught up with Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae from SENS Research Foundation (SRF) about the landscape in the field. We asked them two simple questions, and they joined forces to give us their combined insights. Lifespan.io: First, do you think we can